Composite Technician I

Job Summary: Bonds various materials, including composites and laminate, together to create parts, prototypes, or products. Operates measuring tools, cutting tools, and various other equipment to bind, laminate, cut, vacuum-bag, cure, smooth, and perform other operations on composite material. Duties/Responsibilities: Cut glass template for products following and reviewing instructions, documentation, engineering models and drawings. Follow the laminate schedule and load the fiberglass properly into the mold. Apply vacuum bag and check for leaks to ensure quality parts. Use basic hand tools to release parts from molds and stages for trimming. Accurately use mold release and apply properly to mold surface. Use pneumatic power tools to trim parts to the appropriate dimensions. Performs basic finishing and assembly functions. Follows shop orders and verifies correct accessories are attached to the products. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to follow directions and work well in a team. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety procedures and operating processes and procedures. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, and volume. Define problems and troubleshoot situations using strong conceptual thinking abilities. Ability to use precision measuring equipment and mechanical equipment and tools. Good verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail. Efficient time management skills. Education and Experience: Previous manufacturing or relevant work experience is preferred. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up 35-50 pounds. Charles Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone. 35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so. 50 lbs. or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device. (i.e. pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system). Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to high temperatures, occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. Noise level is usually moderate to loud. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as coveralls and respiratorare required to perform specific duties. Safety shoes/boots are required.